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How Mac & Cheese Restaurants are Celebrating National Mac & Cheese Day July 14th<\/div>"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When a restaurant is built around just one dish, then the national holiday celebrating that dish is going to be a big deal. And when that national day is for everyone\u2019s favorite comfort food, macaroni and cheese, then we\u2019ll all want to get in the holiday spirit. We checked in with a few restaurants that have built their business around the almighty noodle and its fearsome sauce, to see how they\u2019re getting their mac on these days, and how they plan to celebrate on July 14.<\/p>\n

In Oakland, California,\u00a0Homeroom<\/a>\u00a0restaurant has been at the mac and cheese game for quite a while, celebrating its 10th\u00a0anniversary on Valentine\u2019s Day this year. \u201cWe go big \u2014 very big \u2014 for Mac and Cheese Day,\u201d says Haiden Tullis, director of operations. \u201cIt\u2019s a weeklong party for our favorite food on earth. We have balloons, giveaways contests, and of course tons of mac. We look forward to it every year.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tullis says that this year will be bigger than ever, with the introduction of a\u00a0Choose<\/em>\u00a0Your Mac Adventure\u00a0<\/em>menu. \u201cGuests can mix and match their favorite macs, sides and desserts for a great value. It\u2019ll be a great way to welcome back guests to our restaurant as we fully re-open.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Mac and cheese from Mr. Mac\u2019s<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Across the country on the east coast, plans are afoot at\u00a0Mr. Mac\u2019s<\/a>. \u201cWe\u2019re offering a buy-one-get-one-half-off promotion, which we\u2019ve run for the past few years,\u201d says Robert Sideman, general manager of the five-location group, founded in 2010, which operates in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.<\/p>\n

But it\u2019s not all about dollar-and-cents discounts on the big day, Sideman says. For him, this is a holiday that\u2019s all about the mac love. \u201cIf you can\u2019t make it into one of our restaurants on the 14th, I\u2019d recommend you find a way to celebrate with your favorite type of macaroni and cheese. And make sure to enjoy it with those who are special to you, because we believe it\u2019s a food that is best served to those you love.\u201d<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s Talk Cheese<\/h2>\n
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Since it\u2019s all about the cheese (at least for us!), we got some insider tips on how these restaurants craft their signature dish. Mr. Mac\u2019s insists on a fresh prep of cheese each day: \u201cWe shred cheese every morning, which we believe is vital to our success,\u201d Sideman says. \u201cThe quality you get from freshly shredded cheese will always beat out pre-shredded cheese.\u201d In addition to that fresh shred, he\u2019s all about the blend. \u201cWe use a variety of cheeses to contribute specific elements such as meltability, creaminess and overall flavor. Cabot\u2019s mild and sharp cheddar are two staples for us. Fresh mozzarella gives you that long cheese \u2018pull\u2019 when you dig your fork in, and Pecorino Romano or muenster add bolder cheese flavor.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tullis reports that blending is boss at Homeroom, too: \u201cMixing up cheese is one of our favorite ways to experiment with the flavor of the dish. We love testing out cheeses not traditionally used in mac and cheese, and they\u2019re a hit with our guests. We\u2019ve tried them all, including ch\u00e8vre, feta, gruyere, cotija, and ricotta. Each cheese brings not only a different flavor but also a different texture to the mac, and it\u2019s endlessly fun to play with.\u201d<\/p>\n

Favorite Versions of Mac and Cheese<\/h2>\n
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Mr. Mac\u2019s bacon and cheddar macaroni and cheese<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cSince we\u2019re located in New England, lobster mac and cheese is definitely a staple,\u201d Sideman says. \u201cIf you\u2019re in this part of the country, that would be a good go-to order. But I\u2019ve also seen other regional variations, like crab cake mac and cheese in Maryland and brisket mac and cheese in Texas, that might be fun to enjoy.\u201d If you want to stick with the house favorite at Mr. Mac\u2019s, Sideman suggests their most popular offering, the Classic All American. \u201cYou can add breadcrumbs or not, and choose add ins like broccoli or bacon. It\u2019s been our No. 1 seller for more than 10 years.\u201d<\/p>\n

Homeroom diners love the California-local touch of Gilroy Garlic Mac, their most popular menu item. \u201cIt\u2019s made with creamy gouda, salty pecorino and just the right amount of garlic,\u201d Tullis says. \u201cWe recommend trying it with breadcrumbs or peas for an extra punch.\u201d<\/p>\n

Team Baked or Team Creamy?<\/h2>\n
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Homeroom Mac + Cheese<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

At Homeroom, they understand that there are polarizing issues that can divide us, which is why each of the ten dishes on their seasonally rotating menu comes with the option of baked or creamy options. But Mr. Mac\u2019s is firmly on Team Baked. \u201cBaked mac and cheese is the proper way to prepare it,\u201d Sideman insists. \u201cThe crispy, cheesy top that accompanies a baked mac and cheese, combined with the creamy interior of noodles and even more cheese, creates what we believe to be the optimal dining experience.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mac and Cheese Beverage Pairings<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re looking to raise a glass with your Mac and Cheese Day dinner, Homeroom has you covered with pairing suggestions. Here\u2019s advice from\u00a0\u00a0The Mac + Cheese Cookbook: 50 Simple Recipes From Homeroom, America’s Favorite Mac and Cheese Restaurant<\/em><\/a>: \u201cKeep the characteristics of the entire dish in mind \u2014 an acidic dish will pair well with an acidic wine, and a sweet beer will taste great with a slightly sweet meal.\u201d If you\u2019re enjoying a sweeter cheese dish like their Vermont White Cheddar Mac, consider Old Rasputin Stout. \u201cThe chocolaty sweetness of the stout brings out the subtle sweetness of the cheese, without it being overpowering,\u201d the book says. And if you\u2019re enjoying a spicy version like their Mexican Mac, try a full-bodied red wine like Tempranillo. \u201cThe fiery chipotles perfectly tame the smokiness of the wine. Overall, this is a pairing of bold with bold, so you still get to appreciate the variety of flavors in both the wine and mac.\u201d<\/p>\n

Whatever you\u2019re drinking, remember that it\u2019s always a good day to eat mac and cheese, especially on July 14. Cheers!\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When a restaurant is built around just one dish, then the national holiday celebrating that dish is going to be a big deal. And when that national day is for everyone\u2019s favorite comfort food, macaroni and cheese, then we\u2019ll all want to get in the holiday spirit. We checked in with a few restaurants that … Okumaya devam et “<\/p>\n

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